Spectacular South Pacific
Australia and New Zealand Travel
Travel to Australia and New Zealand for adventure and to experience a part of the world unlike any other. Fabulous open spaces, mountain scenery, beaches and geological wonders punctuate these beautiful lands. European-style cities offer fine dining and shopping, as well. And Australia-New Zealand travel with Pacific Holidays allows you to also learn about the culture and history of both South Pacific nations.
Australia Travel
Travel in Australia offers geographic wonders, rural settings and cultural insights. Learn about and swim in the waters surrounding the incredible coral formations of the Great Barrier Reef. See the Ayers Rock and other fascinating rock domes and visit the world-renowned Australian outback. From Cairns you will travel on the scenic Kuranda train to visit the Aboriginal Tjapukai Cultural Park.
The cities are equally interesting. Cruise Sydney harbor and see all the exciting sights of this city, and travel to Melbourne, the second largest city in Australia. See quaint Alice Springs with a tour of the Old Telegraph Station, the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Strehlow Centre and Anzac Hill.
New Zealand Travel
Travel through New Zealand to experience snowcapped mountains, active volcanoes, fiords and forests. For example, visit the magical glowworm grotto at the Waitomo Caves in Rotorua, the Franz Josef glacier and the thermal springs and geysers at Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.
Travel New Zealand to experience the culture of this land settled by Polynesians and then by people from throughout the world. Learn about the native Maori people and the treaty that cemented the relationship between New Zealand and the British government.
Visit major cities Including:
- Christchurch - A coastal city and the largest city on the South Island.
- Auckland - A blend of Polynesian culture with a modern city environment.
- Queenstown - A cosmopolitan hub, offering wonderful accommodations, top shopping and excellent cuisine.
Enjoy Australia and New Zealand Travel with Pacific Holidays, an industry leader with over 15 years of experience. For details on this tour or any of our South Pacific travel packages, please click on the selections below or contact 800-355-8025 for more information.
Sample Itinerary: Day 1, Tuesday - USA/Sydney
Depart on Air Pacific trans-Pacific flight for Sydney, Australia.
Day 2, Wednesday - En Route
Cross International Date Line.
Day 3, Thursday - Sydney
Arrive in Sydney, and transfer to your hotel. (Four Points By Sheraton Hotel/Radisson Plaza Hotel)
Day 4, Friday - Sydney
After breakfast at the hotel, join a morning tour to a wildlife park to see Australia's unique native fauna up close. Then board Captain Cook's lunch cruise on Sydney Harbor. After lunch, continue on the city tour that includes Sydney's birthplace (The Rocks), the Sydney Opera House, and Mrs Macquaries Chair. Travel through trendy Paddington and Double Bay to famous Bondi Beach. (B/L)
Day 5, Saturday - Sydney
A full day of leisure. (B)
Day 6, Sunday - Sydney/Cairns
Fly to Cairns and transfer to your hotel. (Rydges Tradewinds Hotel/Cairns International Hotel) (B)
Day 7, Monday - Great Barrier Reef
Enjoy an exciting day on the Great Barrier Reef, including morning tea as you cruise to Agincourt Reef, an informative presentation by a marine biologist and a lavish tropical smorgasbord lunch. All snorkeling equipment with a qualified snorkeling advisor on hand and underwater observatory coral-viewing are included. (B/L)
Day 8, Tuesday - Cairns
Board the Kuranda Scenic Train to enjoy breathtaking views over the rainforest canopy. Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, where you can enjoy dance performances, a museum and lunch. (B/L)
Day 9, Wednesday - Cairns/Alice Springs
Take a morning flight to Alice Springs.As time permits, a city tour highlights the Old Telegraph Station, the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Strehlow Centre and Anzac Hill Lookout. (Crowne Plaza Hotel, garden view/mountain view) (B)
Day 10, Thursday - Alice Springs/Ayers Rock
Travel past vast Outback cattle stations on your way to Ayers Rock. Upon arrival, visit the Olgas and explore the massive rock domes. As the sun sets over Ayers Rock, witness (and photograph) the striking color changes that take place in this majestic natural park. (Desert Gardens Hotel/Sails in the Desert Hotel) (B)
Day 11, Friday - Ayers Rock/Melbourne
After sunrise, you have an opportunity to climb Ayers Rock and later see some of the many caves that surround the base. In the afternoon, fly to Melbourne and transfer to your hotel. (Grand Mercure Swanston Hotel/Sofitel) (B)
Day 12, Saturday - Melbourne
A half-day city tour includes the famous Queen Victoria market, the Shrine of Remembrance, the peaceful King's Domain Gardens and Royal Botanic Gardens, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the Royal Exhibition Buildings. Drive down Collins Street, the ultimate shopping strip and business center, and see the world-renowned Melbourne Cricket Ground. (B)
Day 13, Sunday - Melbourne/Auckland
Fly to Auckland and transfer to hotel. (Copthorne Harbour City Hotel/Rendezvous Hotel) (B)
Day 14, Monday - Auckland/Waitomo/Rotorua
Travel by motor coach to Waitomo Caves and visit the magical glow-worm grotto. Continue to the thermal springs of Rotorua. (Rydges Hotel/Royal Lakeside Novotel) (B/L)
Day 15, Tuesday - Rotorua
A morning visit to the Agrodome to see an entertaining sheep show, followed by Rainbow Springs.At Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, visit the Maori Cultural Arts and Crafts Center, followed by a tour of the soaring geysers and bubbling mud pools. The afternoon is at leisure. In the evening experience the warmth of the Maori people with a feast and cultural entertainment. (B/D)
Day 16, Wednesday- Rotorua/Queenstown
Fly to Queenstown on the South Island of New Zealand and transfer to hotel. (Copthorne Lakefront Hotel/Millennium Hotel) (B)
Day 17, Thursday - Milford Sound
Drive from Queenstown through the Fiordland National Park. On arrival at Milford Sound, enjoy a cruise on the tranquil waters of the fiord, with a view of the famous Mitre Peak and waterfalls. Return to Queenstown in the evening. (B/L)
Day 18, Friday - Queenstown/Franz Josef
Drive north by coach through scenic wilderness of Haast Pass to Franz Josef, an area of soaring mountain peaks, impressive glaciers, tranquil lakes, raging rivers, lush rain forest and magnificent coastline. (Glacier Hotel) (B)
Day 19, Saturday - Franz Josef/ Greymouth/Christchurch
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Greymouth Railway Station and board TranzAlpine train for Christchurch. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. (Holiday Inn City Center/Crowne Plaza Hotel) (B) Day 20, Sunday - Mt. Cook
In the morning, travel overland to Mt. Cook, New Zealand's highest peak. You may take an optional flight over New Zealand's finest alpine scenery. Or, take a walk in the Mt. Cook National Park. Return to Christchurch in the evening.(B)
Day 21, Monday - Christchurch
A morning city tour visits the Arts and Crafts Center, Cathedral Square, and Canterbury Museum, with a tea stop at Sign of the Takahe. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 22, Tuesday - Christchurch/USA
In the afternoon, depart for the US via Air Pacific, and arrive home the same day. Or join the Fiji Extension. (B)
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